Me & my cousin are always having big conversations & debates about all sorts of topics.
My cousin is a very intelligent girl so i tend to just sit and ask the Q's while she gives the A's.
However, we where talking about the queen the other day & the level of power she has, my cousin seems to think she has very little power because we're a democracy & have a government etc...
Anyone got any websites i can check this sort of stuff out on ??
2007-04-23 04:48:35 · 13 answers · asked by PEO 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Although the monarch's powers are vast in theory, they are limited in practice. As a constitutional monarch, the Sovereign acts within the constraints of convention and precedent, almost always exercising the Royal Prerogative on the advice of the Prime Minister and other ministers. The Prime Minister and ministers are, in turn, accountable to the democratically elected House of Commons, and through it, to the people.
The Queen can, in fact, appoint whomever she wants as Prime Minister. In accordance with unwritten constitutional conventions, the Sovereign must appoint the individual most likely to maintain the support of the House of Commons: usually, the leader of the party which has a majority in that House.
The Sovereign appoints and dismisses Cabinet and other ministers on the Prime Minister's advice. Thus, in practice, the Prime Minister, and not the Sovereign, exercises control over the composition of the Cabinet. The monarch may, in theory, unilaterally dismiss a Prime Minister, but convention and precedent bar such an action. The last monarch to unilaterally remove a Prime Minister was William IV, who dismissed Lord Melbourne in 1834.
The Queen also has absolute powers of pardon. This alone is a substantial power, as is the ability to make new nobles and knights. Although they serve no official function these days, many would do just about anything to get a title. Thus, the power to grand honours is a fantastic power. Finally, she is the head of state of the UK, Scottland, Norther Ireland, etc. Trust me, if your face is on coinage, you have influence over a great deal.
2007-04-23 05:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by godofsparta 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Queen oversees the House of Parliment, much like Congress, but she doesn't attend the regular meetings. She only attends the opening session. She is then briefed daily on matters of national security. The Prime Minister actually makes policy. The Queen is more figurehead to the government of Great Britian and all the United Kingdom. However, your question says THIS country, and she has no power in the USA. She is simply a visiting head of state when she comes here.
2007-04-23 05:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by .. .this can't be good 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Affectionately named "Marvellous Melbourne" throughout the gold dash of the 1850s, the title is still used nowadays for Australia's 2nd biggest city Melbourne, an area that you could visited with hotelbye . Located on the banks of the Yarra River, close to the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne is a contemporary city steeped in history. With large wealth developed from the nearby goldfields, regal houses were created throughout the city. Several buildings however stay today, and Melbourne is regarded as having more samples of Victorian architecture than some other town in Australia. One place you can't skip in your trip to Melbourne could be the Southbank and Arts Centre Melbourne. Situated on the banks of the Yarra River this area is just a culturally rich attraction for visitors. Southbank promenade is full of indoor/outdoor cafés, restaurants, and live entertainment. Quickly recognizable by its spire, the Arts Centre includes a range of theaters and places including the State Theatre, Playhouse, Fairfax Theatre, and Hamer Hall, the premier performance space for the respected Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
2016-12-23 00:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our constitution in the UK is unwritten and, while Her Majesty the Queen only exercises Her Powers at the behest of Her Parliament - as part of the democracy we enjoy, in theory, Her Majesty could opt to use Her Absolute Powers to: deploy her armed forces where she would, to dissolve parliament or simply to refuse the Royal Assent to a piece of legislation.
2007-04-23 05:53:41 · answer #4 · answered by unclefrunk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your cousin is right the queen does have little power even though she is on top of the govnerment status i belive the governer general is the goverment with the most power
2007-04-23 06:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by Da truth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the queen today has no power at all.every thing related to her is just a formality.only parliament has any power.but we have the greatest power of all on election days when we can kick them out if we dont like them.
2007-04-23 10:54:14 · answer #6 · answered by earl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has the power to declare war - although it's hard to see how she could do this without the Government's approval!
She can also dissolve Parliament!
2007-04-23 04:51:56 · answer #7 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has the extraordinary power to make some people happy and proud of their country.
2007-04-23 16:10:37 · answer #8 · answered by rann_georgia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Symbolic only
The royal family has influence over public opinion, but they hold no real power.
2007-04-23 05:44:21 · answer #9 · answered by lowflyer1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US. No power, just great respect.
2007-04-23 14:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋